DIY Scrapbook Paper Christmas Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

Are you looking for an easy and inexpensive craft that will help add a festive cheery to your holiday decor?  I'll show yo how to make these easy Christmas scrapbook paper coasters!

Here is a quick video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made it:

DIY Paper Clip Coaster ~ Home Decor ~ Craft Klatch

You can create stunning home decor items, using items from the dollar store!  Colorful, eye catching and just plain fun!

Here is the quick video, so you can see exactly how I did it:

Super Easy Shark Trivia Coasters for Shark Week! ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

I did a few projects for Shark Week and this was one of them. We are talking easy...I mean super easy...okay to do last minute...shark trivia coasters.  If you are as intrigued by sharks as I am, then you know there are a bunch of interesting facts to be found!  They are super fun conversation starters at a party too!

Fourth Of July Easy Coasters ~ THERE'S STILL TIME!!!

If you need a last minute decoration to liven up your Fourth of July decor, you can make coasters that you can get the kids involved in and also use them as fun conversation starters!

Easy and Fun Glitter Fish Coasters DIY ~ Craft Klatch

Try making some fun glitter fish coasters!  I guarantee it's a craft project, you will love it!  I made them with coasters in mind, but they can just as easily be room decorations.

Abstract Resin Art - Awash | DIY Projects | Craft Klatch | How To

Have thought about creating resin art?  Then it's time you tried!  I'll show you how I made this project, that I call Awash!

You will need:

Resin:  http://amzn.to/2nrEEvz

Pigments:

Blue:  http://amzn.to/2mxiOI1

Transparent blue:  http://amzn.to/2mdEF5i

Purple:  http://amzn.to/2mefNet

Orange:  http://amzn.to/2nryPyj

Metallic pigment powder:  http://amzn.to/2melA3E

Canvas:  http://amzn.to/2meoaqD

Silicone spatulas:  http://amzn.to/2myi2ff

Silicone:  http://amzn.to/2meoEwX

The best directions I can give you is to just go with the flow!  Here is the video with all the instructions:

Here is the time-lapse version:

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Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!  Stay safe!

Mona

Easy Halloween Confetti Coasters | DIY Project | Craft Klatch | Resin How To

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Confetti Coasters are some of my favorite coasters because they are easy, tough to mess up and look great!!

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/2cnIfYW

Resin:  http://amzn.to/2cAGLNK

Halloween foil confetti:  http://amzn.to/2cAH2Af

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix three ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Mix in confetti - stir well.  Make sure you don't add too much, you want the coasters to have a flat surface. 

3.  Pour into two different cavity of the coaster mold.

4.  Pop bubbles with the lighter.

5.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

6.  Then unmold them.

That's it!  Really, that's it!  So easy and such great results!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

DIY Easy Seashell Ring Holders ~ Crafting with Nature

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I'm ready for SUMMER!  Let's skip right past spring and get onto the BEST time of year!!

I love spending any time at the beach and I love collecting treasures, from shells to beach glass to coral to driftwood to sand!

Today we are making some easy ring holders made from shells.  They have a fun beachy look and are functional!  

You will need:

-  Seashells

-  Coral or rocks

-  Triple Thick:  http://amzn.to/1UIlGgP
-  Glue:  http://amzn.to/1TZ71Pz

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Find shells, coral and/or rocks.  Whether you found them yourself, or you bought them, they will be perfect!

2.  Make sure they are clean and dry.

3.  Paint them with Triple Thick, so they are nice and glossy.  Allow to dry and then do the other side.

4.  Glue the shells onto the coral and/or rocks and allow to dry.

That's it!  Now you have beautiful ring holders that are a perfect gift and a great reminder of your vacation!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe.

Mona

Mickey Mouse Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday Craft Klatch

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Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse and of course Minnie Mouse?!?!  It's time to honor these classics with their own coasters!

You will need:

Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1VigAGa

Easy Cast Resin:  http://amzn.to/1PenWdB

Mickey mouse stickers:  http://amzn.to/1nhm60E

Blue pigment:  http://amzn.to/1nHzZFL

Magenta pigment:  http://amzn.to/1nhruki

Black acrylic paint

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Divide into two cups.  In one add a little bit of Magenta  pigment and mix well.  In the second add a little blue and mix well.

3.  Pour into two separate cavities of the coaster mold.

4.  Use a lighter to pop the bubbles.  Let it cure a minimum of 12 hours before moving on.

5.  Dip the back of a paint brush into some black acrylic paint.  Use it to make dots around the border of the coasters.  Allow to dry.

6.  Apply stickers to the coasters.

7.  Mix two ounces of resin.

8.  Pour one ounce over each coaster.  Pop bubbles.  Allow to cure.

That's it!  Now you have some adorable coasters!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona

Easy Beachy Glow in the Dark Resin Jewelry ~ Craft Klatch

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I love all things beach related!  Add resin to the mix and I love it even more!   Make it glow in the dark and I am over the moon!  I decided to an easy craft that is perfect for beginners.  

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You will need:

Mold:  http://amzn.to/1WijT0z

Glow in the dark powder:  http://amzn.to/1LlLyYs

Glow in the dark glitter:  http://amzn.to/1SMii5j

Jewelry bails:  http://amzn.to/1Wikj76
Glue:  http://amzn.to/1WimUhh

Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw
FX Poxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F and is UV resistant.

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1. Mix resin according to the package directions.  One ounce should be fine.  When I am working on other projects, if I have excess resin, I like to pour it into little molds like the one I used in this craft.  You'd be surprised how often a little resin piece may come in handy!

2.  Mix in either the glow in the dark glitter, or the glow in the dark powder.  The glow in the dark powder as more glow and a longer glow, but it is pricier.  

3.  Pour into the mold.  Pop bubbles with lighter.  Allow to cure at least 12 hours before removing from mold.

These pieces and be used for a lot of things.  You could use them as keychains, glue them to photo frames or mirrors....all sorts of things.  For this particular craft, I thought pendants would be fun.

5.  Take jewelry bail and glue it to the back of the resin pieces and allow to dry.  Add a chain or a cord and you have a simple, yet fun necklace!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Here is a project where I incorporated resin pieces from this mold:

Easy Painted Snowman Plaque DIY

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My brother-in-law and sister cut down a tree in their yard, a while back, and gave me a couple of wood slabs.  I decided to turn one into a snowman!  This is an easy and inexpensive craft!  If you don't have wood slabs at home, they have some at the craft store!!

You will need:

-  Unfinished wood plaque:  https://amzn.to/2Eo9lyc  

-  White acrylic paint:  https://amzn.to/2C8tJRG

-  Black acrylic paint:  https://amzn.to/2QNmgQ6

-  Orange acrylic paint:  https://amzn.to/2UCDRcM

-  Drill:  https://amzn.to/2C8uCtu

-  Rustic rope:  https://amzn.to/2Et2t2N

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1.  If the face of your piece is really rough, be sure to sand it.

2.  Paint white acrylic paint on the face of the wood, but don't paint the bark.  Allow to dry.  I like to have some of the wood grain showing through, so I only did one coat.

3.  With orange acrylic paint, paint a triangle in the middle of the piece, for a carrot nose.

4.  With black acrylic paint, paint two coal eyes and a coal mouth.

5.  Drill two holes at the top of the head.  

6.  Pull your rope through the holes and tie knots.

That's it!  It's so fast and easy!  This would make perfect gift and the kids can definitely get involved!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Here are a few of my other crafts that you might enjoy:

Pumpkin Pie Candle   








Snowflake Coasters

  




Resin Snowman                         










Lollipop Coaster Set

Resin Snowflake Coasters DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday

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I know I said I was doing a pie coaster this week, but my planning was definitely OFF!  So, I found these adorable snowflakes at Walmart and decided another week of snowflake coasters was the way to go!!  Next week:  Pie Coasters!  (I hope!)

You will need:

-  Coaster mold:  http://amzn.to/1XtyPsl

-  Snowflake confetti

-  Resin:  http://amzn.to/1Id3vMM

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Mix resin, according to the package directions.  I used two ounces for each coaster.

2.  Mix in package of confetti.

3.  Pour into mold.

4.  Pop bubbles with lighter.

5.  Allow to cure before unmolding.

That's it!!  Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!

Mona

How to Make a Cheap and Easy Spray Paint Booth DIY! Craft Klatch

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I do a fair amount of spray painting and it can be pretty messy.  I have accidentally spray painted stairs, decks and concrete with my overspray, so I needed a cheap and easy solution!

I saw some foam board and Dollar Tree and thought I'd give it a try.  I sprayed some paint on it to make sure it didn't eat right through it and it didn't.  This is not a last forever spray paint booth, so we are clear going into this.  It's a temporary solution, but it might last a good long while.  We will have to see!  I spent $5 on foam board and had some duct tape lying around.  

You will need:

-  Foam board (5 sheets)

-  Duct tape or packing tape might work even better

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Tape together three sheets of foam board (longways) to begin making a box.

2.  Cut shorter sides and tape in place.  

It should look like a box with one missing side.

That's it!  I could not be easier and it spares me a lot of headache and mess!  I have it sitting out in my garage and I don't have to worry about the overspray!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!!

Mona

Koosh Ball Coaster DIY - Craft Klatch Another Coaster Friday

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I was sent this cute koosh ball bracelet to incorporate into a craft.  I decided it was screaming to be a part of a coaster!!

You will need:

-  A koosh ball bracelet.  

-  Resin - I used Easy Cast - Envirotex Lite would work too.

-  Coaster mold

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1.  Prepare some resin, according to the package directions.

2.  Mix your koosh balls into the resin.  They will float, so be aware.  You only need a small amount of resin to coat the koosh balls.

3.  Place them into the mold.

4.  Remove bubbles as needed.  For this particular coaster, I would use the straw method, where you just blow through a drinking straw and pop the bubbles.

5.  Let it cure for several hours, so the resin is set enough so they won't float when you add more resin.

6.  Prepare more resin.  

7.  Pour over the koosh balls until they are covered and you have a level surface.

8.  Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours before unmolding.  

That's it!  Now you have a colorful and fun coaster!

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Crafting and stay safe!

Mona